TV professional darts competition to come to purpose-built Portsmouth venue

The Modus Super Series will launch at a new purpose-built venue, MODUS Live Lounge at London Road tomorrow.

The competition will see more than 30 hours of matches broadcast live Monday to Saturday every week on Sporty Stuff TV (available on Sky, Freesat, Freeview and online).

Viewers will be able to watch professional darts players like Fallon Sherrock, Martin Adams and Robert Thornton compete with players competing for a share of over £1m on offer per year.

Each week, 12 players compete in a series of group matches on Monday to Friday, with six qualifiers facing off in front of a live audience at Finals Night on each Saturday evening.

After 13 weeks, the 12 previous weekly winners compete in Champions Week to be crowned the MODUS Super Series champion and receive a £20,000 champion’s cheque.

Billy Lovell of MODUS events and management said: ‘The addition of the MODUS Super Series to the calendar guarantees must-watch action as a far larger number of players will now feature regularly at the top level. They will also gain crucial experience in front of a TV and live audience, potentially earning prize money that could bridge the gap to going full-time pro.’

The MODUS Super Series is open to non-PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) Tour Card holders over the age of 18 and legends from the sport, with Lisa Ashton, Jarred Cole, Neil Duff, Kevin Painter, Mikuru Suzuki and Thibault Tricole among the other well-known names.

The roster of commentators and presenters include Paul Nicholson, Mark Webster, Chris Mason, Chris Murphy and Abigail Davies.

Professional darts player, Fallon Sherrock, added: ‘There is a real buzz among the players about the launch of the MODUS Super Series. It’s an amazing venue and the series will increase competition among non-PDC Tour Card holders, bringing the chance to regularly play at a higher level for significant prize money.’

Subsequent series will then follow beginning immediately from week one, ensuring participants benefit from a non-stop cycle of high-quality tournament play all year round.

The MODUS Super Series is partnered with iGame Media. The TV series runs morning and evening sessions from 9.30am and 10pm.